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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School - Sixth Form Open Evening
February 4, 2027
17:00 - 20:00
English Language A Level
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
<p>There will be a charge for trips and visits etc.</p>
No Availability
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY
Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/
How to Apply:
Applications will open in November 2026.
Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling
Externals - Through Kent Choices
https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/
DEADLINE: Gaining a place at our Sixth Form is incredibly competitive. To ensure we can follow the correct processes for making offers and gathering information appropriately, the deadline for all applications, internal and external, will be Friday 26th February 2027 at 15.00.
Following this deadline, external applicants that are considered to have met the requirements for a Conditional Offer will receive a notification via Kent Choices. You will also be invited to an Online Application Meeting in March 2027. This meeting will be a compulsory stage of the application process and will provide details of the next steps and what is required to gain a place in our Sixth Form for September 2027. Any applicants that do not attend the meeting will have their Conditional Offer withdrawn.
External applicants that attend the meeting will retain their Conditional Offer and gain access to the next stage of the application process.
Internal Applicants have an automatic conditional offer. Following the deadline, students will attend a 1-2-1 meeting to discuss your options. You will not be able to make any changes to your subject choices until the Option Blocks have been created around the end of Term 5.
What to include in your application:
You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:
Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***
Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice
*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option
Course Summary
English Language
A Level
AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Language
Course Details
Skills that will be developed:
The A level course enables you to develop and apply your understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of spoken and written language. It will also develop your skills as writers by focusing just as much on the process of writing (e.g. drafting, redrafting, editing) as well as the finished product.
What will you learn?
Unit 1: Language, the Individual and Society
This unit covers the basic introductory aspects of language, using a variety of spoken and written texts for study. This study will cover textual variations and representations, children's language development (0-11 years). Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities. You will analyse texts on a number of levels such as purpose, audience, genre, grammar, lexis, phonology, semantics and pragmatics.
Unit 2: Language Diversity and Change
This unit covers the topics: Language diversity and change, Language discourses and writing skills. In this unit you are encouraged to develop your own analysis and writing skills, studying and producing writing in different genres for different audiences and purposes. For example, you may study fiction, soap opera or film scripts, information leaflets, magazine articles, texts for young children or persuasive speeches. You will evaluate such texts and write your own.
Unit 3: Language in Action (Coursework (20% of A level)
In this unit you investigate an area of language of your choice. Studies may include the language of Rap, chat shows, the Bible, graffiti, the impact of text messaging, reality television and the development of writing skills in children. Students also produce some original writing of their own.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The are 2 exam based components and 1 coursework based component.
Entry requirements
You must achieve a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Language.
Your next steps...
What happens when you have finished?
As well as excellent preparation for a degree in English Language or Linguistics, former English Language students have gone on to study a wide range of subjects at degree level, including Politics and Government, Sports journalism, History, Archaeology and Media/Film studies.
Future opportunities
English Language students also have access to a wide range of career opportunities, but the subject would be particularly useful for careers in law, teaching, journalism, speech therapy, local government, advertising, publishing and retail management.
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